Studies
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Research
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Podcast: The inner life of the government: Marked by collegiality
Who among us becomes ministers? And what happens behind closed doors when decisions are made? A new study reveals a high degree of collegiality within various governments. The researchers also uncover that decision-making processes function well and continue apace – despite the coming and going of governments, prime ministers, and ministers.
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Cod is called the chicken of the sea: but not easily economized
The green shift has created a strong interest in exploiting the economic opportunities in the ocean, but the ocean is not so easily economized. This is revealed in a comprehensive study, which among other things shows how the cod resists being domesticated.
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Two years since the invasion: A state of emergency to do research in Ukraine
"The boundary between the private and the professional has been blurred since Russia invaded Ukraine", says social geographer and professor Michael Gentile. He has close contact with colleagues in Ukraine and has visited the country six times since the Russian invasion.
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Reading and concentration: "We cannot rely on willpower when faced with algorithms"
Students at the University of Oslo are joining forces against screens to regain their concentration and improve their reading.
Departments and centres
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- C-REX - Center for Research on Extremism
- ESOP Centre of Equality, Social Organization, and Performance
- UiO Energy
- INTRANSIT
- OSIRIS - Oslo Institute for Research on the Impact of Science
- LCBC - Centre for Lifespan Changes in Brain and Cognition
- RITMO Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Rhythm, Time and Motion
- PROMENTA
News
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Magnus Gulbrandsen and Markus Bugge participate in seminar “Universities’ role in innovation ecosystems” May 10, 2024
The seminar on 17 June 2024 is part of the Belgian economic mission's Academic events series, and will be followed by an Introduction to key actors and activities in the Oslo Science City Innovation District. Program and registration below:
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SV-faculty becomes partner in two new doctoral networks Apr. 25, 2024
Helene Sjursen at ARENA and Sascha Frühholz at the Department of Psychology receive prestigious funding to explore the global role of EU and voice technology in artificial intelligence.
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Mental exhaustion after two years of war in Ukraine Apr. 25, 2024
Immediately after the Russian invasion, people were in shock to find themselves in the midst of a war. At the same time, many were full of fighting spirit. After over two years of war, a slowly spreading war weariness is permeating the population. An increasing number of people are becoming depressed.
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New EEA Study: A democratic problem that Norway has zero influence over EU regulations Apr. 24, 2024
"It is a persistent democratic problem that Norwegian citizens have no influence over laws and regulations that come from the EU and apply in Norway," says political scientist Guri Rosén. She has been the secretary leader for a government-appointed EEA committee, delivering its recommendations on April 11.